Shadab Khan produced a match-winning spell for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons towards Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. The Pakistan spinner claimed three wickets in three consecutive deliveries to assist the Falcons safe a nine-wicket win at Kensington Oval.
After being sent in to bat, Guyana Amazon Warriors collapsed to 76 in 15 overs on Thursday, September 17. The Falcons chased down the goal in just 5.2 overs to book their place in Sunday’s closing. They will meet the winner of Qualifier 2 between Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Kingsmen in the title conflict.
Historic Hat-Trick Helps Shadab Khan Spark Guyana Amazon Warriors Collapse
The collapse started when Sufyan Moqim struck twice in the eighth over. Shadab Khan then claimed a hat-trick in the ninth over to become the first Antigua and Barbuda Falcons player to realize the feat in the CPL.
Shadab removed Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Quentin Sampson with three consecutive deliveries because the Amazon Warriors slipped from 40/1 to 49/9. He dismissed Hetmyer at long-on before trapping Mehidy lbw with a googly.
Shadab accomplished the hat-trick by bowling Sampson by the gate. The leg-spinner later removed Imran Tahir to complete with 4/16. Moqim also claimed 4/13 because the Falcons’ spin attack dominated the league leaders.
Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph added 27 runs for the final wicket, however the Amazon Warriors were eventually bowled out for 76 in 15 overs.
Rahkeem Cornwall Powers Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to 9-Wicket Win
The Falcons made mild work of the 77-run goal, reaching it in just 5.2 overs. Rahkeem Cornwall attacked Guyana’s spinners from the beginning, smashing an explosive 49 off 16 balls.
Cornwall took on Imran Tahir, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Khary Pierre during the opening overs. Evin Lewis then joined the attack, hitting two fours and two sixes off Shamar Joseph in the fourth over.
Tahir eventually dismissed Cornwall for 49, however Lewis remained unbeaten on 23. Amir Jangoo joined him on the crease, and the pair accomplished the chase before the powerplay ended.
The victory sent Antigua and Barbuda Falcons instantly into the CPL 2026 closing on September 20. Guyana Amazon Warriors will face Jamaica Kingsmen in Qualifier 2 on September 18 for one more likelihood to reach the title conflict.
Shadab Khan Reveals Simple Strategy Behind CPL Hat-Trick
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul and hat-trick. The Pakistan spinner mentioned reaching the milestone in a playoff match made it even more particular, however careworn that retaining his bowling easy remained the key to his success.
“Obviously, I’m so completely satisfied as a result of hat-trick is that kind of a milestone you want as a player in your career. And I did it in the playoff recreation, so it is at all times good. And the workforce won, that is an important as effectively.”
“I do know some players choose my incorrect ‘uns, some players choose my leg-spinner as effectively, however nonetheless I attempt to hit the stumps on a great space, and that is what I’m doing. Make it easy, as a result of sometimes while you try to complicate stuff, cricket is a very onerous recreation.”
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